How do I Enter/Exit Shipping Mode on My SpringBoard?

Enter Shipping Mode:

If you need to ship the SpringBoard somewhere, always put the device in shipping mode before mailing it.

1.      Press the Toolbox key at the top of the case.   This is the location of the Tools key on the Springboard.

2.      Select the Maintenance Menu key.   This is a picture of the Maintenance Key in the Toolbox.

3.      Activate Enter Shipping Mode   This is a picture of the Enter Shipping Mode key in the Maintenance Menu.

4.      You will now see a yellow box asking if you want to Enter Shipping Mode Now?  Select Yes to continue.

This is the message that will appear when entering shipping mode.

5.      Wait ten seconds. After ten seconds, the shipping mode will be in effect and no keys will work.

 

Exit Shipping Mode:

1. Press and hold the I/O button on the front of the case for ten seconds.

2. Release the button. The SpringBoard will come on.

Note:  Activate the RE-SET button on the back of the case if the above Exit Shipping Mode instructions do not release the unit.  For information about resetting the SpringBoard, see the related article:

 How do I reset my SpringBoard?